Phillip vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Phillip Rank #627

Briar Rank #700

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Phillip or Briar more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Briar mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Phillip and Briar boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.